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Software accesses farms' greenhouse gas emissions
Wednesday, 10 June 2009, 11:47 am | AgResearch
A software programme that enables farmers to estimate their on-farm emissions of greenhouse gases and assists their business in balancing profit and environmental impact will be among the technology showcased by AgResearch during National Fieldays. More >>
AgResearch developing the dairy farm of the future
Wednesday, 10 June 2009, 11:46 am | AgResearch
AgResearch’s new dairy research and development farm provides a vital facility to trial leading-edge technology and novel farming practices to help the dairy industry meet today’s challenges, and grow the sector. More >>
AgResearch plays crucial role in animal welfare
Friday, 29 May 2009, 9:59 am | AgResearch
The ability of AgResearch to scientifically measure and help improve animal welfare on farms is why it will be a major player in a new international centre focusing on the welfare of animals. More >>
Appointment of Chief Science Advisor
Wednesday, 20 May 2009, 3:25 pm | AgResearch
AgResearch's Chief Executive, Dr Andrew West, today celebrated the appointment of Professor Peter Gluckman as the Chief Science Advisor to the Prime Minister. "This is an important step in the reinvigoration of science within New Zealand's culture ... More >>
Release of bovine genome
Friday, 24 April 2009, 9:51 am | AgResearch
AgResearch scientists have played a key role in genetic research that will transform the future selection and breeding of cattle worldwide. The results of this work are being published this week in one of the world's leading scientific journals. More >>
Future Proofing New Zealand’s Dairy Cows
Wednesday, 1 April 2009, 1:55 pm | AgResearch
AgResearch scientists have unlocked the first keys on how to improve New Zealand’s dairy cows’ milk production. More >>
AgResearch and Lincoln University Merger Prospect
Tuesday, 10 March 2009, 12:06 pm | AgResearch
The Chairman of AgResearch and the Chancellor of Lincoln University today announced that the Crown Research Institute and the University support, in principle, the merger of the two organisations to create a substantially enhanced Lincoln University with ... More >>
Reproduction and Genomics Science round table
Friday, 13 February 2009, 12:29 pm | AgResearch
Many of New Zealand’s top scientists will converge at AgResearch’s Invermay campus near Dunedin on Thursday 19 February to take part in a one day colloquium focusing on the latest research developments in animal and human reproduction, health and ... More >>
Clover Root Weevil spreads further South
Monday, 9 February 2009, 10:21 am | AgResearch
The pasture pest known as clover root weevil has spread into Otago. An AgResearch entomologist based at the Institute's Invermay Campus, Colin Ferguson, a week ago, discovered a low density population on a sheep farm near Clinton in South Otago. ... More >>
Spotlight on Reproduction and Genomics Science
Monday, 22 December 2008, 1:42 pm | AgResearch
AgResearch’s new Centre for Reproduction and Genomics (CRG) based at its Invermay campus outside Dunedin will present a day-long colloquium early next year to focus on the latest research in the field or reproduction and genomics. More >>
New Centre for Reproduction and Genomics opens
Tuesday, 9 December 2008, 12:09 pm | AgResearch
AgResearch’s new Centre for Reproduction and Genomics at its Invermay campus near Dunedin, will be officially opened today (2.30pm) by AgResearch’s former Chairman, Rick Christie. More >>
Support for Science
Friday, 5 December 2008, 3:49 pm | AgResearch
AgResearch has worked with the Foundation for Research, Science and Technology to achieve a funding package that will allow a significant reduction in the number of scientific and technical positions that would have been disestablished. More >>
New Centre for Reproduction and Genomics
Friday, 5 December 2008, 11:57 am | AgResearch
The new Centre for Reproduction and Genomics at AgResearch’s Invermay campus near Dunedin will next week (9 December) be officially opened by the Chairman of AgResearch, Sam Robinson. More >>
Science partnership comes together under one roof
Monday, 1 December 2008, 4:00 pm | AgResearch
Scientific teams from AgResearch and the University of Otago will soon come together under one roof, in the new Centre for Reproduction and Genomics (CRG) at AgResearch’s Invermay campus near Dunedin. More >>
Top Textile Innovation and Commercialisation Award
Monday, 1 December 2008, 12:36 pm | AgResearch
AgResearch Textiles has won a major international award for its world first machine washable, tumble dryable wool suiting fabric. More >>
Treatment for ryegrass staggers proceeds apace
Monday, 24 November 2008, 3:35 pm | AgResearch
Two AgResearch scientists’groundbreaking research into ryegrass staggers is featuring in the December issue of The Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics – an American publication that focuses on novel discoveries in pharmacology. More >>
Two from AgResearch honoured by the Royal Society
Wednesday, 12 November 2008, 1:30 pm | AgResearch
A prominent AgResearch Scientist, Dr Bryce Buddle, has been elected to the Fellowship of the Royal Society of New Zealand (RSNZ), while AgResearch CEO, Dr Andrew West, received the Thomson Medal for outstanding and inspirational leadership in the management ... More >>
New DNA Test for Facial Eczema can save millions
Wednesday, 5 November 2008, 4:52 pm | AgResearch
New Zealand’s leading DNA animal testing service, Genomnz™, a service of AgResearch, is about to launch a DNA testing service for facial eczema (FE) that could save the dairy industry millions of dollars per year. More >>
Conference warned of future threat to dairy
Friday, 31 October 2008, 10:08 am | AgResearch
Speakers at the Horizons Livestock Sciences Conference in Christchurch this morning left no doubt that Dairy will remain one of the fastest growing industries in New Zealand, but one speaker warned that the global dairy industry would eventually face ... More >>
Development of Geriatric Designer Diets
Wednesday, 29 October 2008, 2:20 pm | AgResearch
A visiting American expert in Animal Sciences says there is growing focus on developing foods for geriatrics. Speaking at the Horizons science conference in Christchurch today, Dr Henry Zerby from Ohio State University's Department of Animal Sciences ... More >>
